Second-generation smartwatch offers GPS, water resistance, Pokémon Go

Apple Watch is getting a hardware update and a catchy new app. On Wednesday, Apple Inc. unveiled Apple Watch Series 2, its second-generation smartwatch, and previewed a wrist-top version of the hit mobile game, “Pokémon Go.” As the new watch goes on sale Sept. 19 for $369 and up, the older Watch will drop in price to $269.

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Apple Watch Series 2 looks like and behaves essentially the same as the first-gen Apple...

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